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Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor’s Property With Stolen Goods
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Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor’s Property With Stolen Goods

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Stealing is not cool. Unless it’s done by your cat, in which case it’s perfectly normal. We all know that cats like to steal stuff, especially food, from time to time – like that chicken wing you naively left on the dinner table or that shrimp from the wok pan you were saving for later. But while these trixy thieves like to take they also like to give gifts to their owners as well. Max, a cat from New Zealand took his gift giving skills to a whole other level. Instead of bringing his owner mice or birds, this little rascal likes to bring her news.

This is Max – a cat from New Zealand, who likes to steal newspapers from neighbors for his own entertainment

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

Max is a 10-year-old boy from Wainuiomata, New Zealand. “We got him from a pet shop that closed down, but the kittens were found in a boot so when we got him he was pretty much wild,” Jade Jefferies, the cat’s owner said. “I spent a good two weeks in my bedroom sitting with him, trying to get him used to people and stuff ’cause he was pretty much feral.”

One day, Max’s owner Jade Jefferies started receiving newspapers to her porch that she did not subscribe to

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

Max’s owner said that these papers had been delivered at least several times a week. However, Jade had no idea who mysterious paperboy might be.

The papers had little teeth marks on it, so, naturally, Max became the prime suspect

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

After noticing the marks, Jade started to suspect her cat Max.

“I’ve always had a feeling it was him,” Jade said

See the crime in action for yourself

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

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kennykulbiski avatar
Kenny Kulbiski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait a minute, you get a newspaper? I get dead mice and left over pizza from somewhere. Not that I don't appreciate it but still........

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Dorothy Berry-Lound
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are so clever, I had one brought home some frozen cod fillets he stole from someone's house.

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Night Owl
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a cute (and proud) little thief. I hope the neighbors aren't too angry about it and forgive him and his humans

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! Max fetches the newspaper for his owner--except it isn't hers! That video of him proudly strutting over to the house with the newspaper in his mouth is hilarious.

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Deborah B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm impressed he managed to get it over the fence in one try. My cat likes to 'steal' the paper, but only in the sense of apropriating to her use a newspaper, (or any other paper) already present. Then she sits on it, and it is hers, and you can't have it back. If you happen to need those papers, you have to create a decoy, and lure her off with the pretense of great interest in your decoy paper.

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha the commitment not to let go os awesome :D Furry culpritoo-cattito! :D

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Asia
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've heard about cat that stole socks from someone's washing that was hung out to dry.

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Reilly Beryll
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only thief that I support!! Perhaps he is part of the Thieves’ Guild. Khajiit burglar!

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Ashley Say Wha?!?
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It always amazes me how accurate cats are when landing their jumps. This good boy was on point when he jumped up to the top of the fence!

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David Jeu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once my cat bring me a baby sturgeon. To that day i have no idea where it came from..

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Meeow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol Max is showing his owner appreciation, I hope Max continues lives longer life and healthy.

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Bored Fox
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should not left their cats outside without anyone supervising. Too many cats have been run over by a car and also some cats like to go inside other people's homes. That can be a bad thing because the other people may be allergic to cats and if the cat pees or poops that is annoying to clean. I remember one child who was allergic to cats but still the neighbors let their cats pee inside that kid's playhouse and sandbox.

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Naima Ivansdóttir
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this kind of things actually drive me crazy :D my cats don't steal anything from the neighbourhood! i want them to! hahah i once read about a cat stealing SPONGES from the neighbour, still laugh when I think of it hahah

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MagicalUnicorn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if cats bring mice thinking owner is bad at hunting, maybe Max thinks that his owner doesn't read enough?

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TJler
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Honestly this cat could benefit from some Good old fashioned beheading

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Kenny Kulbiski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait a minute, you get a newspaper? I get dead mice and left over pizza from somewhere. Not that I don't appreciate it but still........

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Dorothy Berry-Lound
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are so clever, I had one brought home some frozen cod fillets he stole from someone's house.

bpbperic avatar
Night Owl
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a cute (and proud) little thief. I hope the neighbors aren't too angry about it and forgive him and his humans

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! Max fetches the newspaper for his owner--except it isn't hers! That video of him proudly strutting over to the house with the newspaper in his mouth is hilarious.

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Deborah B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm impressed he managed to get it over the fence in one try. My cat likes to 'steal' the paper, but only in the sense of apropriating to her use a newspaper, (or any other paper) already present. Then she sits on it, and it is hers, and you can't have it back. If you happen to need those papers, you have to create a decoy, and lure her off with the pretense of great interest in your decoy paper.

alusairalustriel avatar
Alusair Alustriel
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha the commitment not to let go os awesome :D Furry culpritoo-cattito! :D

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Asia
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've heard about cat that stole socks from someone's washing that was hung out to dry.

hehart14 avatar
Reilly Beryll
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only thief that I support!! Perhaps he is part of the Thieves’ Guild. Khajiit burglar!

ashbobash avatar
Ashley Say Wha?!?
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It always amazes me how accurate cats are when landing their jumps. This good boy was on point when he jumped up to the top of the fence!

pennypacker3000 avatar
David Jeu
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once my cat bring me a baby sturgeon. To that day i have no idea where it came from..

sassybooie avatar
Meeow
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol Max is showing his owner appreciation, I hope Max continues lives longer life and healthy.

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Bored Fox
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should not left their cats outside without anyone supervising. Too many cats have been run over by a car and also some cats like to go inside other people's homes. That can be a bad thing because the other people may be allergic to cats and if the cat pees or poops that is annoying to clean. I remember one child who was allergic to cats but still the neighbors let their cats pee inside that kid's playhouse and sandbox.

naimaivansdttir avatar
Naima Ivansdóttir
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this kind of things actually drive me crazy :D my cats don't steal anything from the neighbourhood! i want them to! hahah i once read about a cat stealing SPONGES from the neighbour, still laugh when I think of it hahah

nesakysiukurtaueiti avatar
MagicalUnicorn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if cats bring mice thinking owner is bad at hunting, maybe Max thinks that his owner doesn't read enough?

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TJler
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5 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Honestly this cat could benefit from some Good old fashioned beheading

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